Church of Saint James the Greater

The Church of Saint James the Greater exhibits precise architectural details with a main altar, side chapels, and decorated ceiling spanning the central nave.

Constructed between 1720 and 1723, the church emerged as part of a regional development project under the supervision of architect Christoph Dientzenhofer.

The church contains numerous religious artifacts and decorative elements that represent the artistic traditions of 18th-century Czech religious architecture.

Located at coordinates 50.6261°N and 16.2694°E, the church maintains regular opening hours and belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hradec Králové.

The church received national cultural monument status in July 2022, joining an elite group of protected heritage sites in the Czech Republic.

Location: Ruprechtice

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Part of: Broumovská skupina

GPS coordinates: 50.62610,16.26940

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:26